Education, Educational Leadership Specialization in PreK-12 Concentration, Education, M.A.

Also Offered at SDSU Imperial Valley

The Master of Arts degree in education with a concentration in educational leadership and a specialization in PreK-12 is intended for students pursuing administrative posts in PreK-12 educational organizations, including school business managers. Students who intend to pursue administrative careers in California public schools, grades PreK-12, need to obtain the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and then the Clear Administrative Services Credential. An option of a Clear Administrative Services Credential for Interns is also available at SDSU-IV. For further information regarding this option, contact the Division of Education at 760-768-5512. Students in the PreK-12 specialization may earn a degree without earning a California Preliminary Services Credential or in combination with the credential.

To apply for admission into the PreK-12 specialization, a student must complete an application for admission to both the university and the Division of Education. All applications should include two letters of recommendation from two supervisory administrators. Upon admission to the university and the program, all students will discuss the degree curriculum with the graduate adviser during the first semester in the program.

The following materials should be submitted as a complete package directly to the Office of the Division of Education:

1. Two sets of official transcripts (in sealed envelopes);
2. Basic skills examination (CBEST) or other CTC approved basic skills examination;
3. GRE scores (official notification);
4. Department application;
5. Two letters of recommendation.
   Mail or deliver your complete admissions package to:

Division of Education
(Attention: Graduate Adviser)
SDSU Imperial Valley
720 Heber Avenue
Calexico, CA 92231